I cannot remember the last time I did a lipstick review about a brand that isn’t Catrice or Essence.
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I just didn’t try too many new things for a while. So in 2019, I made it my duty khổng lồ try some more lipsticks by different brands. A brand I like but that I hadn’t tried any lipsticks by is Kiko. They have several ranges of lipsticks, but as I was browsing the store, what drew me in most were their Velvet Passion lipsticks. This is a matte formula which is usually my favorite lớn wear. How did I get on with the Kiko Velvet Passion Matte lipsticks?Review: Kiko Velvet Passion lipsticks 315, 328, 319
You may know that I prefer a matte lipstick formula. Mainly because it lasts longs, doesn’t require touching up during a workday và usually it doesn’t transfer so badly either. I personally lượt thích that as I tend to wear my makeup for nearly 12 hours in a day & I have little lớn no time to be touching up my lipstick in between classes. Yet, as a teacher I am talking all day, so I cannot afford myself a lipstick that transfers or doesn’t stay in place. That’s why I was intrigued by the Kiko lipsticks. They retail for €8 each and are available in 29 shades.
What bởi vì these lipsticks promise lớn do?
Kiko claims this is a creamy matte formula that is easily blended while still looking intense. It should feel comfortable on the lips & it should be easy to lớn apply while still being long-lasting. One thing that is instantly noticeable about these lipsticks is the packaging. This comes in very luxurious packaging for a more affordable brand. The tube is metal with a magnetized lid that pops on. The bullet has a square cut which Kiko claims should help with the application. Overall, I think that’s why these also appealed khổng lồ me. Good packaging is always an element that sucks me in và these lipsticks are no different.
Which are the shades I tried?
For this review I decided lớn try three shades: 315 Mauve, 328 Rosy Brown & 315 Chocolate. Out of the 29 shades these are the ones that appealed to lớn me. Since I own many different lipsticks, I found it difficult lớn find shades in this range that I deemed unique. That is also why I had never tried any Kiko lipsticks before. They vì many different shades, but none of them are usually that interesting. It is a great brand khổng lồ look into if you don’t own that many shades yet, but if you are lượt thích me and you already own some lipsticks they won’t be able khổng lồ offer you anything too unique. I picked three fairly neutral shades as a result as nudes are usually the most difficult to get right.
How vì these lipsticks swatch?
As you can see the pigmentation of these lipsticks on point. It definitely has a matte finish too: these lipsticks do not have a single bit of shine lớn them. Because of their matte texture these lipsticks have a tendency to lớn show not a strong defined line, but more of a blurry edge. So these lipsticks are very much on trend as that blurred, more diffused line rather than a very defined line. The colors were a bit different than I had expected by looking at them in the store và that is something I struggle with in Kiko stores. Their in store lighting is incredibly deceiving and so you never really know what you get until you get home.
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In the end, I think my selection was a good one, but I also find myself gravitating khổng lồ just one of these three shades.How vày these lipsticks apply?
Lipstick 1 is Velvet Passion Matte Lipstick 318 Mauve. I love mauves và in the tube this looks like a very pale pink shade. Also when I swatch it on my arm, I feel this pulls more lượt thích a cool toned pink rather than a mauve. But this is why lipsticks can be deceiving: they always interplay with the natural màu sắc of your lips. My lips are quite pigmented & have a purple tone to them, & I think that influences this lipstick positively. First of all, this lipstick is darker và more pigmented than it looks in a swatch. Also on my lips, I feel it works very well as a pretty nude lipstick. This is one of those shades that works with many looks as it is a very wearable shade.
The second lipstick is Velvet Passion lipstick 328 Rosy Brown. And I think that is the best shade name for this lipstick as I feel that is exactly what this look slike on the lips. This is most definitely a brown lipstick, but it has a hint of pink lớn it. This is the least flattering of the three on my complexion. I think this looks too stark against my skin tone. It is too warm & actually makes me look a bit sickly. I think that with the right look, this can still work, but I would have khổng lồ pair this with a more neutral toned blush & a less warm toned eye look.
Finally, lipstick no. 3 is Velvet Passion lipstick 315 Chocolate. This is my favorite of the three & that was unexpected. I usually don’t like browns & this is most definitely a reddish toned brown, but with a hint of something cool. That is probably why it is flattering on me. In terms of uniqueness this is most definitely one of the more unique shades in my collection. This does come in some special shades as a blue, green & slate grey, but when I swatched those in store they didn’t seem khổng lồ have the same kind of texture & pigmentation as the more usual shades.
My Final Thoughts
Overall, the Kiko Velvet Passion lipsticks have been a good one for me. Not all the shades I picked out were a success, but that is what happens when you try something new. I am always looking to try something new và that also means you try some things that do not always work out. That is just khổng lồ the way it is. I lượt thích two of these & one of them just not as successful. In addition, I like the texture và wear time of these lipsticks. I can apply these at the start of the day & not worry about them until I get home at night. That khổng lồ me is the sign of a good lipstick.
Would I recommend the Kiko Velvet Passion lipsticks?
Yes! If you are looking for a matte lipstick & you can find a shade that appeals to lớn you than this is one you can try. Kiko is affordable, widely available & their chất lượng is good. The shades have lớn be your cup of tea and I would recommend going into store rather than buying these online.
